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Upon reaching Port Royal, Cutler took Jack and Yardarm to the jail. Locking them in separate cells, he left.
"Jack?" Yardarm whispered.
"What is it, luv?"
"I'm sorry. For everything."
"There's no need to be sorry. I'm the one who should be saying sorry. I should have listened."
"Aye Jack. You should have. Did I tell you that you, I mean we, have a son?"
"Yes, you did mention that. What does he look like?"
"He looks just like you, Jack. When he grows up, he'll be the spitten' image of you."
"Aye luv. I can't wait to see 'im. What's his name?"
"I named him after you. Jonathan Wesley Sparrow the Second."
"You must be proud of him. Now get some rest, luv. You don't want to fall asleep at your trial tomorrow."
"Trial? Cut-, Beckett said he would hang us immediately."
"No. Every pirate always gets a trial. Whether it's fair or not, you will get one."
With that, Jack leaned over and kissed her.
The next morning…Beckett sat in his office, wondering what to do. His heart would break if he hung her. But he couldn't shirk his duties to the crown. He would have to do it.
That evening, after dark…The soldiers led Yardarm to the noose. Beckett had decided to hang her first, so that he wouldn't have time to rethink his decision. Her list of crimes was very small, containing only one item. Being affiliated with Captain Jack Sparrow. The noose was placed around her neck when- "STOP!!" A shout rang out. Beckett quickly looked around. It was a private hanging, who could have yelled it? The call was just the diversion. He saw two soldiers running towards the platform. One of the soldier's hats fell off, and long dirty blond hair came tumbling down. Of course. Turner and Swann. How could he have forgotten about them? Suddenly more pirates swarmed in. There was too many to count. Elizabeth ran up and released Yardarm, whose face was streaked with tears.
"Who are you?"
"Don't worry about that, miss. We're here to rescue you."
"Thank you. But what about Jack? We can't leave without him!"
"Don't worry. Will is getting him. All I need you to do is come with me."
Elizabeth took her out of the fort. This did not escape the attention of Beckett, who followed them. When Elizabeth got to the Black Pearl, Beckett made his move.
"HALT!" He yelled. Both women turned to look, at which point Mercer came out of the shadows and grabbed both of their arms.
"That will do, Mr. Mercer. I have them now."
Mercer left, but only after Beckett took hold of them.
"I didn't anticipate an escape attempt. Especially from the likes of you, Miss Swann."
"It's Turner now, in case you haven't heard. And I will not let this woman be hung. Just look at her. You can't do that to her." Yardarm was still in tears, and was glaring at Beckett
"I believe I can. But I will let her go. You must not be so quick to assume my intentions. I just need to know where you intend on taking her."
Elizabeth nodded.
"I understand. Miss, go that way. You will meet a man, who will be looking for you. Go with him."
Yardarm nodded, and ran off. Elizabeth turned and faced Beckett.
"Why should I tell you where I'm taking her? You'll just chase her down, and try to hang her again."
"That is where you are wrong." He quickly looked down. "She is sick, and needs proper medical attention." He had made up a lie, so Elizabeth wouldn't take her away. He couldn't loose her!
"You're lying! She is not sick, she is healthy. Know this, if you threaten her life, you will die."
Elizabeth ran towards the ship, and Beckett let her go. He knew she would be safe, and he could continue loving her from a distance. Looking behind him, he saw several pirates running his direction. He stepped aside and let them pass, knowing that they would take Yardarm to safety.
Please R & R!! Does anyone think that the hanging scene is bad? It seemed like that to me. I would love suggestions, and I will let you know if I use yours. Also, please tell me: Should I change the pairing to Yardarm/Jack? Thank you for the lovely reviews! One last thing, I won't post another chapter unless I get another review!
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